Media and Entertainment

Sound Engineer

Salary range₹2 – 3.6 LPA → ₹4.5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A sound engineer records, mixes and edits audio for music, films, television, radio and live events, using studio equipment and software.

Set up microphones and recording equipment
Mix and master audio
Run live sound at events

2 Skills required

Audio technology (DAWs mixing consoles) Acoustics Technical aptitude Critical listening Patience Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

Studios, film post-production, events and OTT content need sound engineers.

Recording and film-sound studios
TV, radio and OTT post-production
Live-event and concert production

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹17K – ₹30K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4.5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹38K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 25 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹2.08L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai	Medium demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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